College football's first top-10 matchup of the 2024 season wasn't exactly close.
Despite No. 3 Texas and No. 10 Michigan's matchup drawing pregame hype, Saturday's game was all Longhorns as they coasted to a 31-12 win against the defending national champions.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers tossed three touchdowns in the game, shining in a big-time matchup to boost his early-season Heisman Trophy case.
Saturday marked the first-ever regular season matchup between the two famed programs, with their only other meeting coming in the 2005 Rose Bowl. While the stakes in this non-conference game might not have been as high in a new 12-team playoff era as they would've been with a four-team playoff, Texas still asserted itself as arguably the country's best team with a dominant top-10 victory now on its résumé.
The Wolverines' defense mostly held strong in the first quarter, but eventually Ewers broke through. The Longhorns took a 7-0 lead into the second quarter after Ewers hit tight end Gunnar Helm for a 21-yard score, and they never looked back.
Texas did most of its scoring in that second quarter, holding a 24-3 lead at halftime. Ewers topped it off with one last touchdown to Jaydon Blue in the third frame, and Texas' defense did the rest, forcing three turnovers throughout the game.
Wolverines senior quarterback Davis Warren finished with 204 passing yards, a touchdown and two interceptions after 118 passing yards with a touchdown and an interception in Week 1. Helm led the Longhorns' receiving corps with seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown.
After Michigan dropped a spot in the AP Poll following a 30-10 win over Fresno State last week, the program now claims a 1-1 record heading into Week 3. The Wolverines' 23-game home win streak was snapped with the loss.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Texas' Week 2 win over Michigan, two 2023 playoff teams. Check out all the action you may have missed below.
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Texas vs. Michigan football final score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Texas | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| Michigan | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
Texas vs. Michigan results, highlights from Week 2 college football game
(All times Eastern)
3:31 p.m. — Texas runs out the clock, sealing the deal in this matchup. The Longhorns come into Ann Arbor and make a statement against the defending champions.
Texas 31, Michigan 12
3:25 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Wolverines finally have their first touchdown of the day. Warren scrambles and finds Morgan, who sneaks the ball in for a 31-yard score. The two-point try is no good.
3:21 p.m. — Michigan is driving, but too late to make a difference in the outcome of this game. With two minutes left, Warren has the Wolverines at the Texas 31-yard line.
3:14 p.m. — The Longhorns nearly added another football to their turnover sword, but a fumble is overturned to become an incomplete pass for Davis Warren.
3:07 p.m. — Texas is just eating away at the clock at this point, running the ball consistently. On 3rd & 19, Ewers' pass is incomplete, and the Longhorns punt it away. Under five minutes remain.
3:00 p.m. — On 4th & 6, Warren's pass is incomplete. It's another scoreless drive for Michigan, and the Longhorns take over with 8:25 left in the game.
2:56 p.m. — Warren finds his leading receiver today, Colston Loveland, for 16 yards, but is sacked on the next play.
2:52 p.m. — Michigan is putting together some small chunk plays. On 4th & 4, Warren hits Tyler Morris for 12 yards, and the Wolverines are approaching Texas territory.
2:48 p.m. — Texas has a turnover sword with three deflated footballs on it, one for each turnover it's forced against Michigan today.
End of third quarter: Texas 31, Michigan 6
2:42 p.m. — Texas goes three-and-out and punts it away for the second time today. Michigan has the ball back entering the third quarter.
2:38 p.m. — Any hope of the Wolverines making a comeback in this one is quickly flying out the window. Warren throws another interception, this one to Derek Williams Jr., and things are getting ugly for Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Texas 31, Michigan 6
2:35 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Texas is picking the defending national champs apart. Ewers' third touchdown of the day is to Jaydon Blue for seven yards.
2:32 p.m. — Just one play later, Ryan Wingo breaks free for 55 yards and sets up another 1st & Goal for the Longhorns.
2:31 p.m. — Gunnar Helms has had a fantastic game as Quinn Ewers' top target. Make it seven catches for 98 yards for the tight end, and Texas' offense is moving along again.
Texas 24, Michigan 6
2:25 p.m. FIELD GOAL— Alex Orji comes in at QB, but loses a yard on third down. Zvada knocks one through the uprights from 52 yards away, inching the Wolverines closer on the scoreboard.
2:19 p.m. — Davis Warren completes a pass to Loveland for 24 yards and a first down, a big play for a Michigan offense that hasn't had many today.
2:15 p.m. — In case you missed it: Tom Brady chatted with Fox's Joel Klatt at halftime of this matchup about his broadcasting debut, which comes Sunday afternoon:
2:12 p.m. — For one of very few times today, Michigan puts together a solid defensive stand. Ewers throws it away on third down. Back to work for the Wolverines offense.
2:07 p.m. —The Wolverines got one first down, but then can't convert on 3rd & 4. Tommy Doman punts it away.
2:01 p.m. — Michigan receives the second-half kickoff. Warren is looking to give his team a boost at home as the Longhorns controlled the entire first half.
1:48 p.m. — The halftime QB numbers: Quinn Ewers is 18/26 with 203 yards and two touchdowns. Davis Warren, meanwhile, is 8/11 for 49 yards and has an interception.
Halftime: Texas 24, Michigan 3
1:42 p.m. —Warren kneels it and the Wolverines head into halftime facing a significant deficit. Michigan's 23-game home win streak is in jeopardy.
Texas 24, Michigan 3
1:37 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — This is quickly becoming a blowout in Texas' favor. Ewers, having a big day so far, rolls to his left and throws to Golden in the front left corner of the end zone. The Longhorns have a 21-point lead just before halftime.
1:35 p.m. — Quinn Ewers is taking advantage of Michigan's mistake. He completes passes to Jaydon Blue and Matthew Golden to move the ball down the field, and the Longhorns have 1st & Goal.
1:33 p.m. — Just as Michigan's finding some sort of momentum, it once again turns it over. Colston Loveland makes the catch, then loses the football, and it's ruled a fumble after the play. Texas picked the ball up and takes over before halftime.
1:29 p.m. — Warren finds Semaj Morgan for nine yards, giving the Wolverines a first down. The clock is winding down in the first half with under two minutes to go.
Texas 17, Michigan 3
1:22 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Quinn Ewers' pass is incomplete on third down, so Texas settles for a 26-yard field goal. The pressure is mounting on Michigan's offense to get back in this game.
1:19 p.m. — Timeout Michigan on 3rd & Goal for the Longhorns, who need eight yards to put another six points on the board.
1:15 p.m. — 1st & Goal for Texas after it converts on two more third downs. Ewers is over 150 passing yards, with a large chunk of those going to Gunnar Helm. Here's a look at one of Ewers' strong third-down passes on this drive:
1:11 p.m. — Davis Warren gets picked off by Andrew Mukuba after a tipped pass. Texas will take over at the Michigan 37-yard line, and everything is going its way right now.
Texas 14, Michigan 3
1:06 p.m. TOUCHDOWN— Jerrick Gibson punches it in for the Longhorns, completing a dominant drive for their run game. 12 plays and 76 yards later, Texas is up two scores. Here's a look at Gibson's score:
1:00 p.m. — This Texas drive has been all about Quintrevion Wisner. It's three straight six-plus yard gains for the running back, then he catches an 18-yard pass from Ewers. Texas is threatening to score once again.
Texas 7, Michigan 3
12:56 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Michigan's offensive rhythm stalls out a bit to start the second quarter, but it gets points on the board nonetheless. Dominic Zvada knocks it through from 37 yards out.
End of first quarter: Texas 7, Michigan 0
12:49 p.m. — As the first quarter comes to a close, Wolverines RB Donovan Edwards is lifting his team's offense. It's 17 yards in three plays for Edwards, and Michigan enters quarter No. 2 on the Texas 24-yard line.
12:43 p.m. — Davis Warren gives the Wolverines some momentum, finding C.J. Charleston for 22 yards. Michigan is in Texas territory.
Texas 7, Michigan 0
12:37 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — It's just a six-play scoring drive for the Longhorns. Ewers steps up and finds Helm again, this time in the end zone. Extra point is good and Texas holds the advantage.
12:33 p.m. — Texas is driving once again. With good field position, Ewers hits TE Gunnar Helm for 22 yards to enter Michigan territory.
12:30 p.m. — The Wolverines go three-and-out on their first drive. A false start on their first play didn't help, and Quinn Ewers and co. will now get the ball back.
12:24 p.m. — A huge bend-don't-break first drive for this Michigan defense. On 4th & 12, Texas kicker Bert Auburn misses a 43-yard field goal to keep the matchup scoreless.
12:22 p.m. — Texas had the game's first touchdown for an instant, but it's called back for offensive holding. Deandre Moore Jr. made the catch up in the middle of the end zone initally. The Longhorns will try again.
12:18 p.m. — Make it three-straight conversions on third down for this Texas offense. The Ewers-Bond connection picked up the second, then Ewers scrambles for eight yards on 3rd & 7. The Longhorns are within Michigan's 25-yard line.
12:15 p.m. — Michigan forced a quick 3rd & 13, but Quinn Ewers finds Isaiah Bond for 33 yards to keep his offense on the field.
12:10 p.m. — This game is under way. The Longhorns receive, and Matthew Golden returns the kick to his own 24-yard line.
12:08 p.m. — For what its worth, Lee Corso picked Texas to win this top-10 matchup.
11:58 a.m. — If you were wondering if ESPN's "College GameDay" only went out on your TV for a moment, it happened on everybody else's, too:
11:53 a.m. — Under 15 minutes from kickoff. Texas is wearing its all-white uniforms in this one.
11:34 a.m. — Pregame, Fox dropped an interview with new Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, where he discussed his new job and what he learned from Jim Harbaugh:
11:04 a.m. — Under an hour from kickoff, here's the scene from Ann Arbor earlier this morning, including the setup for ESPN's "College GameDay."
How to watch Texas vs. Michigan
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 7
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
- Live stream: Fubo
Texas vs. Michigan will air on Fox on Saturday afternoon. The network will broadcast the game from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, beginning at 12 p.m. ET.
Viewers seeking a streaming option can turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
Texas vs. Michigan start time
The Longhorns and Wolverines are set to kick off at 12 p.m. ET.
What channel is Texas vs. Michigan on today?
The top-10 matchup will be broadcast by Fox.
Both ESPN's "College GameDay" program and Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" crew will be on site.
Texas football schedule 2024
Below is the Longhorns' 2024 schedule, including their two wins so far.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 31 | vs. Colorado State (W, 52-0) | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | at Michigan (W, 31-12) | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | vs. UTSA | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs. UL Monroe | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | vs. Mississippi State | TBD |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Oklahoma | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | vs. Georgia | TBD |
| Oct. 26 | at Vanderbilt | TBD |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Florida | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at Arkansas | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Kentucky | TBD |
| Nov. 30 | at Texas A&M | TBD |
Michigan football schedule 2024
Below is a look at the Wolverines' 2024 schedule, including their Week 2 loss to Texas.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 31 | vs. Fresno State (W, 30-10) | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs. Texas (L, 31-12) | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | vs. Arkansas State | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs. USC | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | vs. Minnesota | TBD |
| Oct. 5 | at Washington | TBD |
| Oct. 19 | at Illinois | TBD |
| Oct. 26 | vs. Michigan State | TBD |
| Nov. 2 | vs. Oregon | TBD |
| Nov. 9 | at Indiana | TBD |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Northwestern | TBD |
| Nov. 30 | at Ohio State | 12 p.m. |